In Vietnam, as part of Penta Prosthetics, I had the opportunity to work on ethnographical research that focused on understanding the lives of individuals with amputations. My primary role was to connect with the local people through in-depth interviews that were carefully conducted, alongside observations of their daily lives. Although I did not have proficiency in the Vietnamese language, I collaborated closely with translators, which allowed me to gain valuable insights into the experiences of those dealing with limb loss, their histories with prosthetics, and, importantly, their unique personalities. Our work involved engaging with patients in a hospital setting, as well as making visits to their homes, providing us with a more comprehensive understanding of their lives and circumstances.

Vietnam was a starting point for Penta which currently collects used prostheses to bring high-quality, low-cost prosthetic care to amputees all over the world.